Got a bulge in my tire sidewall, need opinions
05-27-2009, 06:13 PM
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That happened to me on my MKZ Lincoln when I hit a pot hole a few months ago. I had to replace the tire. I called the tire manufacturer and they directed me to one of their dealers near me. I got warranty coverage even though it was not covered for accidents. I got the new tire for less than half price. I was pleasantly surprised after expecting to pay full price.
05-28-2009, 09:58 AM
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That happened to me on my MKZ Lincoln when I hit a pot hole a few months ago. I had to replace the tire. I called the tire manufacturer and they directed me to one of their dealers near me. I got warranty coverage even though it was not covered for accidents. I got the new tire for less than half price. I was pleasantly surprised after expecting to pay full price.
05-29-2009, 10:22 AM
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Well, the warranty thing didn't work. Dunlop is a stickler to their "Road Hazard" disclaimer on the warranty =\
There goes 300 bucks.
There goes 300 bucks.
05-29-2009, 12:22 PM
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I can't install it myself, so I'll definitely trust the shop on that part.. But it IS that expensive.
05-29-2009, 12:44 PM
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Bulges like that sometimes occur spontaneously, as a manufacturing defect. I've had that happen a couple of times over the years. A good tire technician should be able to decide if it's a defect or related to your previous flat.
If you can, a photo of that spot after the tire is demounted would be interesting. The change in shape is usually much more spectacular after the air is out.
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If you can, a photo of that spot after the tire is demounted would be interesting. The change in shape is usually much more spectacular after the air is out.
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05-29-2009, 12:51 PM
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well judging from the curb rash that is on the wheel right above the bubble.... looks like rubbed something the wrong way, usually sidewall bubbles just dont appear out of the blue like that
05-29-2009, 01:03 PM
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Bulges like that sometimes occur spontaneously, as a manufacturing defect. I've had that happen a couple of times over the years. A good tire technician should be able to decide if it's a defect or related to your previous flat.
If you can, a photo of that spot after the tire is demounted would be interesting. The change in shape is usually much more spectacular after the air is out.
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If you can, a photo of that spot after the tire is demounted would be interesting. The change in shape is usually much more spectacular after the air is out.
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Yes sir, but that's the price for them runflats. After the entire set wears out, I'm just gonna get a spare wheel+tire and run non-runflats.
05-29-2009, 01:48 PM
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Do you mean the Mazda spare tire in the trunk or a spare tire in the garage? The spare tire in the trunk pretty much eats up all the trunk space. I wouldn't bother with a spare tire in the trunk since you live in a place where tow trucks are easily found.
05-29-2009, 03:35 PM
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Hmm.. last I checked runflats allow you to drive on a flat tire right?
The kit in the trunk contains everything you need to drive 30-60 miles on a flat, not counting the fact you have Mazda RoadSide Assistance for 3 years I think, for free?
Soo I guess my point is.. runflats are a bit of a moot point on an RX8..
The kit in the trunk contains everything you need to drive 30-60 miles on a flat, not counting the fact you have Mazda RoadSide Assistance for 3 years I think, for free?
Soo I guess my point is.. runflats are a bit of a moot point on an RX8..
05-29-2009, 04:33 PM
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Hmm.. last I checked runflats allow you to drive on a flat tire right?
The kit in the trunk contains everything you need to drive 30-60 miles on a flat, not counting the fact you have Mazda RoadSide Assistance for 3 years I think, for free?
Soo I guess my point is.. runflats are a bit of a moot point on an RX8..
The kit in the trunk contains everything you need to drive 30-60 miles on a flat, not counting the fact you have Mazda RoadSide Assistance for 3 years I think, for free?
Soo I guess my point is.. runflats are a bit of a moot point on an RX8..
However, mine went completely flat in a pretty quick time, I'm guessing to a larger sized puncture than rated, and so I had to ride it while it was completely flat. That's where I assume the sidewall damage came from.
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